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POWER-ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM 3B-39
11. Disconnect the SRS air bag connector and horn
lead connector located behind the air bag assembl
y
and remove the air bag assembly. (with SRS air
bag)
060R300041
12. Remove the horn pad and the horn leads at the
center of the wheel (without SRS air bag).
NOTE: It removes previously from the spoke bottom.
RTW33BSH000401
WARNING: THE INFLATOR MODULE SHOULD
ALWAYS BE CARRIED WITH THE COVER AWAY
FROM YOUR BODY AND SHOULD ALWAYS BE
LAID ON A FLAT SURFACE WITH THE COVER SIDE
UP. THIS IS NECESSARY BECAUSE A FREE SPACE
IS PROVIDED TO ALLOW THE AIR CUSHION TO
EXPAND IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT OF
ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT. OTHERWISE,
PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT. (with SRS ai
r
bag)
430R300007
13. Apply a setting mark (1) across the steering wheel
and shaft so parts can be reassembled in thei
r
original position. Move the front wheels to the
straight ahead position, then use steering wheel
remover 5-8521-0016-0 to remove the steering
wheel.
430R300008
CAUTION: Never apply force to the steering wheel in
direction of the shaft by using a hammer or othe
r
impact tools in an attempt to remove the steering
wheel. The steering shaft is designed as an energy
absorbing unit.
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3B-40 POWER-ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM
430RX005-X
14. Remove steering column cover.
15. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors located
under the steering column then remove combination
switch and SRS coil assembly.
Installation
1. Align the setting marks made when removing then
install steering wheel.
Refer to the adjustment method in case a mark is
not attached in this section.
NOTE: Confirm SRS and Horn harness connector is
fixed by the steering wheel.
RTW33BSH000601
CAUTION: Never apply force to the steering wheel in
direction of the shaft by using a hammer or othe
r
impact tools in an attempt to remove the steering
wheel. The steering shaft is designed as an energy
absorbing unit.
2. Tighten the steering wheel fixing nut to the specified
torque.
Torque: 31 - 39 N
m (3.2 – 4.0 kg
m/23 - 29 lb ft)
3. Support the inflator module and carefully connect the
SRS connector and horn lead. (with SRS air bag)
060R300041
4. Connect the horn leads at center of wheel. (without
SRS air bag)
NOTE: Horn leads is letting a bracket top pass.
(Plastic type steering wheel only)
RTW43BSH000301
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POWER-ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM 3B-45
13. Disconnect the SRS air bag connector and horn
lead connector located behind the air bag assembl
y
and remove the air bag assembly. (with SRS air
bag)
060R300041
14. Remove the horn pad and the horn leads at the
center of the wheel (without SRS air bag).
NOTE: It removes previously from the spoke bottom.
RTW43BSH00201
WARNING: THE INFLATOR MODULE SHOULD
ALWAYS BE CARRIED WITH THE COVER AWAY
FROM YOUR BODY AND SHOULD ALWAYS BE
LAID ON A FLAT SURFACE WITH THE COVER SIDE
UP. THIS IS NECESSARY BECAUSE A FREE SPACE
IS PROVIDED TO ALLOW THE AIR CUSHION TO
EXPAND IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT OF
ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT. OTHERWISE,
PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT. (with SRS ai
r
bag)
430R300007
15. Apply a setting mark (1) across the steering wheel
and shaft so parts can be reassembled in thei
r
original position. Move the front wheels to the
straight ahead position, then use steering wheel
remover 5-8521-0016-0 to remove the steering
wheel.
430R300008
CAUTION: Never apply force to the steering wheel in
direction of the shaft by using a hammer or othe
r
impact tools in an attempt to remove the steering
wheel. The steering shaft is designed as an energy
absorbing unit.
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POWER-ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM 3B-47
6. Install the driver knee bolster assembly.
7. Install the steering lower cover and engine hood
opening lever.
8. Install the steering wheel and align the setting
marks.
Refer to the adjustment method in case a mark is
not attached in this section.
NOTE: Confirm SRS and Horn harness connector is
fixed by the steering wheel.
RTW33BSH000601
CAUTION: Never apply force to the steering wheel in
direction of the shaft by using a hammer or othe
r
impact tools in an attempt to remove the steering
wheel. The steering shaft is designed as an energy
absorbing unit.
9. Tighten the steering wheel fixing nut to the specified
torque.
Torque: 31 - 39 N
m (3.2 – 4.0 kg
m/23 - 29 lb ft)
10. Support the inflator module and carefully connec
t
the SRS connector and horn lead. (with SRS air
bag)
060R300010
11. Connect the horn leads at center of wheel. (without
SRS air bag)
NOTE: Horn leads is letting a bracket top pass.
(Plastic type steering wheel only)
RTW43BSH000301
12. Push the born pad area 1-4.
Tighten the born pad fixing screw to the specifed
torque (without SRS air bag)
Torque: 2 - 4 N
m (0.2 – 0.4 kg
m/17 - 35 lb ft)
NOTE: A horn pad is not struck at the time o
f
attachment.
RTW43BSH00040
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POWER-ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM 3B-51
13. Disconnect the SRS air bag connector and horn
lead connector located behind the air bag assembl
y
and remove the air bag assembly. (with SRS air
bag)
060R300041
14. Remove the horn pad and the horn leads at the
center of the wheel (without SRS air bag).
NOTE: It removes previously from the spoke bottom.
RTW43BSH00201
15.
Apply a setting mark (1) across the steering wheel
and shaft so parts can be reassembled in thei
r
original position.
430R300008
16. Move the front wheels to the straight ahead position,
then use steering wheel remover 5-8521-0016-0 to
remove the steering wheel.
CAUTION: Never apply force to the steering wheel in
direction of the shaft by using a hammer or othe
r
impact tools in an attempt to remove the steering
wheel. The steering shaft is designed as an energy
absorbing unit.
430RX005-X
WARNING: THE INFLATOR MODULE SHOULD
ALWAYS BE CARRIED WITH THE COVER AWAY
FROM YOUR BODY AND SHOULD ALWAYS BE
LAID ON A FLAT SURFACE WITH THE COVER SIDE
UP. THIS IS NECESSARY BECAUSE A FREE SPACE
IS PROVIDED TO ALLOW THE AIR CUSHION TO
EXPAND IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT OF
ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT. OTHERWISE,
PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT. (with SRS ai
r
bag)
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POWER-ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM 3B-53
825RS048
4. Install the driver knee bolster assembly.
5. Install the steering lower cover and engine hood
opening lever.
6. Install the steering wheel and align the setting marks.
Refer to the adjustment method in case a mark is no
t
attached in this section.
NOTE: Confirm SRS and Horn harness connector is
fixed by the steering wheel.
RTW33BSH000601
CAUTION: Never apply force to the steering wheel in
direction of the shaft by using a hammer or othe
r
impact tools in an attempt to remove the steering
wheel. The steering shaft is designed as an energy
absorbing unit.
7. Tighten the steering wheel fixing nut to the specified
torque.
Torque: 31 - 39 N
m (3.2 – 4.0 kg
m/23 - 29 lb ft)
8. Support inflator module and carefully connect the
SRS connector and horn lead, then install inflato
r
module. (with SRS air bag)
060R300010
9. Connect the horn leads at center of wheel. (without
SRS air bag)
NOTE: Horn leads is letting a bracket type pass.
(Plastic type steering wheel only)
RTW43BSH000301
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3B-60 POWER-ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM
9. Turn the SRS coil counter clockwise to full, return
about 3 turns and align the neutral mark. (with SRS
air bag)
CAUTION: When turning the SRS coil counte
r
clockwise to full, stop turning if resistance is felt.
Forced further turning may damage to the cable in
the SRS coil.
826RW014
10. When installing the steering column cover, be sure to
route each wire harness as illustrated so that the
harnesses do not catch any moving parts.
825RW017
Legend
(1) Steering Column Cover
(2) Starter Switch Harness
(3) Combination Switch Harness
(4) Inflator Module Harness
11. Install steering wheel and align the setting marks
made when removing.
Refer to the adjustment method in case a mark is
not attached in this section.
NOTE: Confirm SRS and Horn harness connector is
fixed by the steering wheel.
RTW33BSH000601
CAUTION: Never apply force to the steering wheel in
direction of the shaft by using a hammer or othe
r
impact tools in an attempt to remove the steering
wheel. The steering shaft is designed as an energy
absorbing unit.
12. Tighten the steering wheel fixing nut to the specified
torque.
Torque: 31 - 39 N
m (3.2 – 4.0 kg
m/23 - 29 lb ft)
13. Support the module and carefully connect the
module connector and horn lead, then install inflato
r
module.
NOTE: Pass the lead wire through the tabs on the
plastic cover (wire protector) of inflator to prevent lead
wire from being pinched.
14. Tighten bolts to specified torque.
Torque: 2 - 4 N
m (0.2 – 0.4 kg
m/17 - 35 lb in)
15. Install driver knee bolster (reinforcement).
16. Install instrument panel lower cover.
17. Install the engine hood opening lever.
18. Connect the yellow 2-way SRS connector and horn
lead located under the steering column.
19. Connect the battery "-" terminal cable. (with SRS ai
r
bag)
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3C-2 FRONT SUSPENSION
MAIN DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
4
2 (EXCEPT HIGH RIDE SUSPENSION) MODEL
Front suspension Type Independent wishbone arms, coil spring
with stabilizer bar.
Coil spring Spring Rate 4JH1-TC / 4JA1-TC / 4JA1-L (ENGINE); 9.62 kg/mm
(94.3 N/mm)
C24SE (ENGINE); 7.94 kg/mm (77.9 N/mm)
Type Gas-sealed. Hydraulic, double acting
Stroke 116.5 mm (4.59 in)
Compressed length 284.0 mm (11.18 in)
Front shock absorber
Extended length 400.5 mm (15.77 in)
Stabilizer bar Diameter 25.0 mm (0.98 in)
4
2 (HIGH RIDE SUSPENSION) MODEL
Front suspension Type Independent wishbone arms, torsion bar spring
with stabilizer bar.
Length 1142 mm (44.96 in) Torsion bar spring
Diameter 29.0 mm (1.14 in)
Type Gas-sealed. Hydraulic, double acting
Stroke 121.0 mm (4.76 in)
Compressed length 257.0 mm (10.12 in)
Front shock absorber
Extended length 378.0 mm (14.88 in)
Stabilizer bar Diameter 26.0 mm (1.02 in)
4
4 MODEL
Front suspension Type Independent wishbone arms, torsion bar spring
with stabilizer bar.
Length 1142 mm (44.96 in) Torsion bar spring
Diameter 29.0 mm (1.14 in)
Type Gas-sealed. Hydraulic, double acting
Stroke 121.0 mm (4.76 in)
Compressed length 257.0 mm (10.12 in)
Front shock absorber
Extended length 378.0 mm (14.88 in)
Stabilizer bar Diameter 26.0 mm (1.02 in)